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NYC Dreyfuss Operating Manual
QUICK START - BASIC OPERATION
The RailKing NYC Dreyfuss contains state-of-the-art electronics with several built-in
automatic features for incredibly realistic operation. Despite these advanced features, the
Dreyfuss is easy to operate with any compatible standard AC transformer. (See the
compatiblity chart on page 25) All models are equipped with an operating smoke system
that
must be primed with smoke fluid before operating.
Adding 15 - 20 drops of fluid
through the smoke stack should be sufficient.
If you choose not to prime the unit with
fluid, turn the smoke unit switch located under the locomotive trailing truck to the
OFF position (see Figure 2 on page 4).
This will prevent any damage from occurring to the
smoke unit when running the engine without a primed smoke unit. See the section on page 4
on Smoke Unit operation for more information.
All Dreyfuss models are controlled by a DCRU® electronic reverse unit. The reverse unit
operates in the same manner that all reverse units function by using forward, neutral and
reverse states that are entered by turning the transformer throttle on and off or by pressing
the transformer direction switch (if so equipped).
The reverse unit is designed to ignore dirty
track, dead spots on switches or minor short
circuits without disrupting engine operation,
even at slow, prototypical speeds. Before
the engine can be operated, however, the
reverse unit plug that extends out of the
tender must be inserted into the receptacle
at the back of the boiler cab as seen in
Figure 1. Once the plug is inserted, the
throttle on the transformer can be
advanced. You will see that only the
engine’s lights will come on and on
ProtoSound equipped engines, two dings
from the sound system will chime as the
steam compressor pumps begin. This is
known as the RESET state and is explained in more detail on Page 6. The DCRU will not
power the motor until the throttle is turned OFF and then ON again. At this point, the engine
will now function like any other electronic or mechanical E-Unit. The steam engine chuffing
will begin as the engine moves and the whistle can be blown just as any normal whistle is
activated by pressing the whistle button on your transformer. See the sections later in this
guide beginning on Page 7 for more information on activating the whistle and bell sounds.
Finally, we recommend lubricating your engine before operating it to prevent any
squeaking. See the lubrication directions on Page 20.
PlugTenderPlugInto
BoilerSocketAtBackOfCab
Figure 1: Plugging In The Tender Harness